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Move These Outdoor Potted Plants Indoors If You Want Them to Survive the Winter
If you live somewhere with all four seasons (though at this point, what’s a season?), you may take advantage of the warm weather in the spring and summer months and get outdoor plants that you know they won’t make it through the winter. These are known as “cold-tender plants,” and unlike their “hearty” counterparts, can’t…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Apps and Gadgets for Growing Healthier Plants
Some people seem to have a “green thumb” — a natural affinity with houseplants that lets them grow anything, anywhere. I am not one of these people. The only way I can grow anything is by ignoring my natural instinct, breaking things down logically, and following a strict schedule. But my plants live a lot…
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How to Add Perlite to Your Soil (and When You Should)
Once it’s clear that the houseplant you received as a gift last year has outgrown its pot, it’s time for it to move into a new home (i.e. a bigger pot). You’ll also need to add more soil to ensure the roots have somewhere to go.
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11 of the Best Christmas Plants That Aren’t Poinsettias
There are certain things in this world whose appeal is mysterious: Jake Paul. Caesar salads without anchovies. Dubstep. The popularity of the poinsettias plant this time of year is nearly as mysterious — their bright red and green colouring makes them absolutely ideal for the holidays, which explains why they’re easily the most popular potted…